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SC53 NDV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,468 mi
Last recorded85,468 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 NDV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,556 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,055 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rack arm as slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rack arm as slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

exhaust front pipe clamp excessively corroded

front wiper blades split

Fail 12 Jan 2013 71,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box outer shell corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,721 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 65,566 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,912 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 49,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,918 miles

both front top suspension bearings sticking slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,003 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 12,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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SC53 NDV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC53 NDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC53 NDV registered?

SC53 NDV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is SC53 NDV safe to buy?

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